Auburn Veterans Day Parade

By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on November 10, 2012 6:28 PM

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Members of the White Center Fraternal Order of Eagles wait to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th
year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the U.S., say organizers. The 2012 edition of the parade was visited by controversy when the City of Auburn denied a permit for the group "Veterans For Peace" to participate in the parade as they had in previous years. The City's denial was overturned Friday by federal Judge and the group was allowed to participate. less

Members of the White Center Fraternal Order of Eagles wait to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th
year, has grown into one of the ... more

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Members of the Edwards James chapter of DeMolay wait to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the U.S. less

Members of the Edwards James chapter of DeMolay wait to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest ... more

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Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free speech grounds. A few boos were directed at the group and others turned their backs on them as they marched past. However, the parade largely went on as usual. less

Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free ... more

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John Salm, who was a U.S. Navy corpsman, rides in a helicopter during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

John Salm, who was a U.S. Navy corpsman, rides in a helicopter during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Members of the Aloha High School marching band participate in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Members of the Aloha High School marching band participate in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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A participant marches in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

A participant marches in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Participants wave from their car during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Participants wave from their car during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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A spectator holds up a peace sign during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group "Veterans For Peace" was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free speech grounds. less

A spectator holds up a peace sign during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group "Veterans For Peace" was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group ... more

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Brad Jones of Seattle's 4th Infantry, Washington Civil War Association, holds onto his flag as he waits to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Brad Jones of Seattle's 4th Infantry, Washington Civil War Association, holds onto his flag as he waits to march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. A few boos were directed at the group and some spectators turned their backs on the group as they marched past.

Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. A few boos were directed at the group and some spectators turned their backs on the group as they marched past.

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Participants in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade ride in a military truck.

Participants in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade ride in a military truck.

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Vietnamese military veterans march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Vietnamese military veterans march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Cheyenne St. Jacque, who came to the parade with a sign that said her military veteran husband recently committed suicide, is addressed by members of the group "Veterans For Peace" during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. She said that she came to the parade as a cry out for help because a bank may take the home she shares with her special needs daughter. The group "Veterans For Peace" was initially denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free speech grounds. less

Cheyenne St. Jacque, who came to the parade with a sign that said her military veteran husband recently committed suicide, is addressed by members of the group "Veterans For Peace" during the Auburn Veterans ... more

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A classic truck drives the route during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

A classic truck drives the route during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Art Peters, 86, and his wife of 65 years, Gloria, 87, ride in a pickup during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. Peters is a member of the "Tin Can Sailors." The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the U.S. less

Art Peters, 86, and his wife of 65 years, Gloria, 87, ride in a pickup during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. Peters is a member of the "Tin Can Sailors." The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has ... more

Participants ride in military vehicles during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Participants ride in military vehicles during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free speech grounds. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the U.S. less

Members of "Veterans For Peace" march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade. The group was denied entry into the parade by the City of Auburn until a judge ordered the city to allow the group to march on free ... more

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Members of the Miss Auburn Scholarship program march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

Members of the Miss Auburn Scholarship program march in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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A participant sits in a helicopter during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

A participant sits in a helicopter during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.

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Civil War enthusiasts fire their rifles during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the U.S. less

Civil War enthusiasts fire their rifles during the Auburn Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The annual parade, celebrating its 47th year, has grown into one of the largest Veterans Day parades ... more

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